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EF54 NVJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,665 mi
Last recorded71,665 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 NVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,665 miles

2 rear axle bushes to chassis showing play

initial sound from nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,424 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,623 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 61,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,377 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 60,377 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 51,545 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 51,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,079 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,145 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,738 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,567 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,416 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,379 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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EF54 NVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF54 NVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF54 NVJ registered?

EF54 NVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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